Long-flowering and hardy perennials delight the eye for weeks and make the autumn garden shine. The next 10 permanent bloomers are not only beautiful to look at, but also very easy to care for.
Hardy perennials: 10 easy-care, long-flowering plants
They bloom tirelessly in late summer and autumn and transform the garden into a true oasis. The next 10 perennials are not only hardy, but also fairly undemanding. We reveal which are our top 10 favorites for the autumn season and which varieties particularly impressed us with their splendor of flowers.
Plant long-flowering asters in autumn
They create a sea of flowers in the garden and attract bees and bumblebees to the garden with their delicate, pollen-rich flowers. The bed asters also score points with their compact growth: depending on the variety, the height can vary between 40 cm and 80 cm. The permanent bloomers are also ideal as cut flowers and also look great in a vase on the dining table. Asters are undemanding when it comes to care: they need a sunny to partially shaded place and a humus-rich soil with good drainage.
Popular varieties for the fall garden:
- “Sea View”: Flowering period August – October
- Mountain aster “Veilchenkönig”: flowering period August to October
- “Alma Potschke”: flowering period August – November
- “October Skies”: Flowering period September – November
Easy-care perennials: Beautiful lupine varieties
With their delicate flowers and attractive flower candles in different colors, lupins are a beautiful addition to any garden. The perennials grow quickly and have a slightly clumpy habit. They prefer lime-free soil and a sunny location in the home garden
Waswinter hardiness concerns, lupins are true survivors and can withstand temperatures down to -28° Celsius. The lupins are also insect-friendly and provide food for butterflies, beetles, etc. in the cold autumn months.
Three particularly beautiful varieties:
- Variety “Schlossfrau” has beautiful pink-white flowers. The flowering period begins in June and ends in early September.
- Kind “Chatelaine”
- The “Camelot” variety shines in snow white from June to the end of September.
Perennial plants that bloom yellow: Goldenrod
Goldenrods welcome autumn with their bright yellow flowers. The flower buds open in August and the flowering period lasts until October. Only the real or common goldenrod is native here. The Canadian and giant goldenrods are invasive species that are spreading rapidly in this country. However, in garden centers you can find many special varieties that do not form rhizomes and therefore spread much more slowly, if at all. Goldenrods prefer poor, well-drained soil and a location in full sun. The plant is cut back after the end of the flowering period and can survive even a harsh winter with temperatures below zero.
Popular varieties:
- The “Citronella” variety blooms from July to late autumn
- Variety “Laurin” bears flowers from the beginning of August to the end of September
Two red blooming autumn anemones
Autumn anemones are a real eye-catcher outdoors. We have selected two varieties that have captured our hearts with their intense red nuances. The anemones are hardy, bee-friendly and have no special requirements for location or soil. They feel comfortable in both full sun and partial shade and prefer fresh soil.
Three beautiful varieties:
- Variety “Hollandia” needs full sun so that it can open its red flowers. Flowering time varies greatly and depends on planting time. The autumn anemone is planted in late fall for spring flowering and in spring for late summer flowering.
- Variety “Little Red Riding Hood” comes from Japan. It produces its purple-red flowers in August and the flowering period extends into autumn.
- The Chinese variety “Praecox” also produces purple to pink flowers and blooms from August to October.
Hardy perennials for the autumn flower bed: Phlox
The autumn phlox impresses with its delicate flowers and large flower buds and ensures a splendor of flowers in the autumn garden. The plant also exudes aroma in the evening and morning and provides food for bees and butterflies. It is also ideal as a cut plant.
Long-flowering bedding plants: magnificent candle
The magnificent candle impresses with countless flowers in soft pink. The plant has slightly overhanging shoots and a compact habit. Its flowering period extends from May to October - if it feels comfortable in the location, the plant can produce new flowers every day. In contrast to the other perennials on this list, the magnificent candle prefers nutrient-poor soil and has very low water requirements.
Beautiful varieties:
- Variety “Siskiyou Pink” is a robust plant with dark pink flowers.
- Variety “Whirling Butterflies” has large flower spikes in snow-white.
Beautiful plants for autumn: Indian nettle
The Indian nettle is an easy-care perennial with clumpy growth and wonderfully intense flower colors. It prefers moderately moist to dry soil and a sunny location. The flowering period begins in July and extends into September. The perennial is then cut back vigorously and retreats during the cold season in order to sprout again vigorously in the spring.
- Variety “Feuerschopf” is hardy and shines in fiery red.
- Variety “Aquarius” impresses with violet-pink flowers.
Low Perennials: The Macedonian Scabious
Macedonian scabious is a tall perennial with small, ball-shaped, dark red to light purple flowers and attractive green, lanceolate leaves. It reaches a height of one meter and thrives best in a sunny spot in the flower bed. The wildflower needs moderately fresh to dry soil. It can cope without pruning, easily withstands dry periods in summer and does not require any fertilizer. It can spread in the garden through self-sowing, so regular cutting off of the dead flowers is recommended. The flowering period lasts from May to September.
The most beautiful variety:
- “Mars Midget” is particularly popular with hobby gardeners for its compact growth and attractive foliage.
Long-flowering shrub daisies for partial shade
The bush daisies are beautiful perennials that bloom tirelessly from May to the end of October. They thrive well in partial shade and can also be placed in sunny places in autumn. A neutral, dry soil offers the best conditions for their rapid growth. The bush marguerite is only partially hardy - this means that it can be left outside in regions with a mild climate and winter protection. However, if there are long periods of frost, it must be overwintered in a cold room.
Perennial sunflower blooms into autumn
The perennial sunflower is an absolute eye-catcher in every garden. It is hardy as long as it is covered with autumn leaves during permanent frost. The plant is very easy to care for and needs a sunny location and dry, well-drained soil. As a heavy feeder, it also needs regular fertilization. The perennial sunflower grows up to 180 cm high and really needs space in the bed. You can find more tall perennialsin this article.
